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Mexico City declares itself 'soul of World Cup'

Mexico City declares itself the 'soul of the World Cup' as its preps to host 2026 matches

Three Mexican cities poised to host 2026 World Cup matches are finishing renovations and bracing for massive crowds attending FIFA fan festivals.

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How to get tickets to World Cup 2026 matches in Mexico City

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Mexico has learned their fate after the 2026 World Cup Draw

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World Cup 2026: Mexico vs South Africa in the opening match

Sixteen years after their unforgettable clash on June 11, 2010, in Johannesburg, Mexico and South Africa will once again square off in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

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Excitement for 2026 World Cup builds as United States set to co-host tournament

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World Cup 2026: Mexico Schedule

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Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, US get dream draw

The 2026 World Cup draw will take place at 1700 GMT on Friday and though the 42 nations assured of their slot will have to wait more than an hour to discover their opponents, they will have to wait another 24 to find out where and when they will be playing.

Mexico pot in World Cup draw: Where El Tri will be selected for 2026 FIFA group stage

Mexico will serve as a World Cup host for the third time in its history and this could help El Tri in Friday's group stage draw.